Sorry on slow reply. Using PM8.
Norman

"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
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> So how are you getting to chose what ME installation you boot into? Are
> you using a boot manager?
>
> Keep in mind that you can create a clean installation of XP using the
> upgrade CD as long as you have a Windows ME installation CD. Early in the
> installation process you'll be asked to insert the ME CD to prove you
> qualify for the XP upgrade.
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
> "E_Net_Rider" <E_Net_Rider@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>I managed to get two primary partitions with exact copies of WME, except I
>> removed the stuff XP would not like from the second.
>> Then I chose the install of XP that allowed me to direct it to the second
>> partition. It gets as far as setting up windows and screen goes black.
>> Norman
>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
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>>> "Norman" <nthums1@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:O7QdPXwnIHA.4664@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> > BlankI have been attempting to set up a dual boot without luck.
>>> > WME on first partition.
>>> > Copy of WME on second partition and this is the one I'd like to
>>> > upgrade
>> with
>>> > XP. Or either if I can get it to work.
>>> >
>>> > What do I need to do?
>>> > Norman
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>> First off, since you can't create a dual boot system consisting of two
>>> installations of Windows ME, your only option is to install ME on the
>> first
>>> partition and then install XP on your second partition.
>>>
>>> I'm guessing that you already have Windows ME installed on your first
>> partition.
>>> If that's the case, put your XP Upgrade CD in the drive. Autoplay should
>> start
>>> the installation process. If you don't see the initial installation
>> screen, open
>>> your CD drive in My Computer or Windows Explorer and launch setup.exe.
>>>
>>> On the first screen, select "Install Windows XP".
>>> On the next screen, select New Installation (Advanced) in the
>>> Installation
>> type
>>> box.
>>> Accept the license agreement.
>>> Enter your 25 digit CD key.
>>> At the Setup Options screen, hit the Advanced Options button.
>>> In Advanced Options, put a check mark in the box next to "I want to
>>> choose
>> the
>>> install drive letter and partition during setup". This will allow you to
>> select
>>> the second partition for your XP installation.
>>>
>>> Good luck
>>>
>>> Nepatsfan
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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